Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 6, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1982 Chevrolet Blazer has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1982 Chevrolet Blazer recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1982 vs. every other Blazer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Blazer median. How we score

'69'72'73'74'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Blazer owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THIS IS A MEMORIAL DAY FATALITY MAY 27, 1985 WHICH RESULTED IN THE DEATH OF MY DAUGHTER. POLICE RECORDS OF THIS ACCIDENT, SINGLE VEHICLE, ARE ON RECORD WITH THE AZ DOT. CONTACT ME FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS, INCLUDING OF PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE AT EITHER [PHONE] CEL, OR [PHONE]. JAMES C. WEIR, MAJOR…
Complaint 737414 · Dec 6, 2000

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